53152A Datasheet, PDF (2/8 Pages) Keysight Technologies – Full-featured CW Microwave Counters for Field, Factory or Lab

High performance
microwave counters:
at home, in the
field, bench or ATE
environment
– Ultrawide range, single input
(from 50 MHz up to 46 GHz)
– Simultaneous power and frequency
measurement with analog peaking
indicator
– GPIB and RS-232 standard
– Lightweight and rugged
– Battery optional
Convenience, portability and
outstanding performance
The innovative designs of the
Keysight Technologies, Inc. 53150
Series microwave counters offer
an uncluttered, feature-laden front
panel. These designs present no-
compromise performance and quality
in a surprisingly small, light, battery
operated product.
The convenience of a single
microwave input
The Keysight 53150 Series has an
advanced sampler that integrates a
separate zero bias Schottky diode for
the accurate measurement of input
power. This allows measurement of
both frequency and power with a
single connection. No compromise
in frequency coverage is required for
this capability. The ultrawideband
microwave input covers the entire
RF and microwave spectrum, from
intermediate frequencies IFs) of
50 MHz to millimeter waves.
The power measurement accuracy
and repeatability of these counters
rivals power meters with diode
sensors. Since frequency and power
of the input signal are measured
simultaneously, adjustment for the
diode’s frequency response is done
automatically. And like the latest in
diode sensors, compensation is also
made for deviation from square law.
Field tough but ready
for benchtop or ATE
applications
The Keysight 53150 Series is as
comfortable in the field as in the
laboratory. The rugged case with an
integrated tilting handle can tolerate
the vibration and shock expected in
field use. The backlit LCD display
ensures visibility in all environments,
from dark to full sunlight, at distances
exceeding 15 feet.
If AC power is unavailable, the internal,
replaceable camcorder batteries pro-
vide at least 2.5 hours of continuous
operation. The unit can also be powered
from an external 11-18 VDC source.
For benchtop and ATE applications,
the Keysight 53150 Series delivers full
functionality and high measurement
speed. The fully programmable
RS-232 interface and high speed
GPIB interface are standard features.
No compromise
performance
The Keysight 53150 Series offers
exceptional sensitivity by utilizing a
single board design with low phase
noise PLL circuitry. Despite their
simple appearance, these counters
retain all the powerful functions one
expects in precision instrumentation:
measurement averaging, arbitrary
as well as nulling offsets for both
frequency and power, display of
power in either dBm or Watts.
Additional capabilities include full
control of resolution, sampling rate,
and GPIB address, plus extensive
self-diagnostics, fast acquisition
times and full programmability.
Performance surpasses the industry
standard Keysight 5350 Series, in
virtually every aspect, in a package
less than half the weight and size.
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